Eggplant and Mushroom Pasta Recipe

Name: Eggplant and Mushroom Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 medium eggplants (cubed); 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste); 1 1/2 medium green pepper (or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)); 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 12 ounces mushrooms (sliced (baby bella, shiitake, or a mix)); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; kosher salt (to taste); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 1 pound pappardelle pasta (or other wide noodles); 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (drained (if in water) and coarsely chopped); shredded or shaved Parmesan cheese ( for garnish); fresh Italian flat leaf parsley ( for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Tender eggplant and earthy mushrooms, warmed with a hint of red pepper, served over wide ribbons of pappardelle with creamy fresh mozzarella, come together in this satisfying vegetarian eggplant mushroom pasta dish. There's no sauce to simmer, just about 30 minutes from skillet to table.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:09:58 GMT